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- A. irrigate
- B. mitigate
- C. generate
- D. control✓
Explanation: Control emphasizes the boy's active role in managing his fidgeting through developing poise and calm.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Irrigate means to supply water to land for growing crops. It doesn't make sense in the context of developing personal qualities.
- B. Mitigate means to make something less severe or serious. While it could be used to describe reducing the intensity of fidgeting, it doesn't capture the act of developing poise and calm.
- C. Generate means to create or produce something. While the boy is developing these qualities, "generate" doesn't fully capture the ongoing process of cultivation.
Q2. An idiot hope struck me that they might think someone had insulted me.
- A. foolish✓
- B. absurd
- C. wrong
- D. sharp
Explanation: The correct option is:A. foolish
Why the other options are wrong
- B. absurd: This could work in the context but "foolish" is a more suitable term.
- C. wrong: This doesn't convey the sense of a misguided or naive hope.
- D. sharp: This doesn't fit the context of the sentence, which describes a naive or foolish hope.
Q3. “We are safe from interruption” he said.
- A. confusion
- B. disturbance✓
- C. noise
- D. secrecy
Explanation: Disturbance is a broader term that encompasses any kind of interruption or disruption. It can include noise, but also any kind of action or event that disrupts the peace or tranquility.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Confusion implies a state of being puzzled or bewildered, which isn't necessarily related to being interrupted.
- C. Noise is a specific type of disturbance, but it might not be the only kind of interruption they are safe from.
- D. Secrecy refers to the state of being kept hidden or private, which is the opposite of being interrupted.
Q4. It was a fascinating little town.
- A. expensive
- B. charming✓
- C. daring
- D. distant
Explanation: Charming creates a positive and captivating image of the small town, making it the most fitting choice.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Expensive describes something that costs a lot of money, which isn't necessarily relevant to whether a town is fascinating.
- C. Daring implies boldness or recklessness, which wouldn't typically be used to describe a town.
- D. Distant means far away, which is the opposite of what the sentence is trying to convey.
Q5. It breeds on damp bread, cheese and preserves.
- A. eats
- B. drinks
- C. saves
- D. nourishes✓
Explanation: Nourishes implies providing nutrients, which technically the mold is doing for itself by feeding off the food. However, it's not the most precise term for the process of mold growth.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. eats is not the correct option.
- B. drinks: This doesn't fit the context of what typically breeds on damp bread, cheese, and preserves.
- C. saves: This doesn't make sense in the context of breeding.
Q6. He was determined to break down this barrier.
- A. resolute✓
- B. unwilling
- C. weak
- D. brave
Explanation: Resolute emphasizes the unwavering firmness of his purpose, making it the most fitting choice.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Unwilling means reluctant or hesitant to do something. This is the opposite of what the sentence is trying to convey.
- C. Weak suggests a lack of strength or resolve, which wouldn't make sense for someone who is determined to break down a barrier.
- D. Brave can imply courage in the face of danger, but "determined" is a more specific word that focuses on the unwavering intention to achieve a goal.
Q7. They walked round the deserted cricket pitches.
- A. enclosed
- B. covered
- C. desolate✓
- D. watered
Explanation: Desolate creates a vivid image of empty and unused cricket pitches, which aligns well with the intended meaning of the sentence.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Enclosed suggests the pitches are surrounded by a fence or wall, which might be true, but "deserted" emphasizes the lack of activity.
- B. Covered implies the pitches are covered with something like a tarp, which might not be the case.
- D. Watered suggests the pitches have been recently prepared for play, which contradicts the idea of them being deserted.
Q8. Chips did not afterwards conceal the fact.
- A. expose
- B. know
- C. reveal
- D. hide✓
Explanation: Overall, "hide" and "conceal" are both synonyms that directly address the act of keeping something secret, making them the most fitting choices.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Expose: While "expose" can sometimes mean to reveal something, it often carries a connotation of uncovering something negative or hidden that might be embarrassing or damaging. In this context, we don't necessarily know if the fact was positive or negative, so "expose" feels a bit too strong.
- B. Know: "Know" simply means to have information or be aware of something. It doesn't imply any action of revealing or hiding that information. Chips might have known the fact, but the sentence is about whether he kept it hidden or not.
- C. Reveal means to make something known that was previously hidden or secret.
Q9. You need n't take anything strenuously.
- A. sensibly
- B. lightly✓
- C. delightently
- D. intelligently
Explanation: Lightly means without a lot of effort or force, which is the opposite meaning we need.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Sensibly implies taking something in a wise or practical way, which doesn't necessarily correspond to the amount of effort used.
- C. Delightfully suggests taking something with great pleasure, which isn't the intended meaning.
- D. Intelligently emphasizes using your intelligence, which doesn't directly address the amount of effort involved.
Q10. Chip's eyes gained sparkle.
- A. problem
- B. sure
- C. light✓
- D. shine
Explanation: The correct option is:c. light
Why the other options are wrong
- A. problem: Contradicts the positive connotation implied by "sparkle".
- B. sure: Doesn't convey the idea of brightness or radiance associated with "sparkle".
- D. shine: While "shine" is related to brightness, it doesn't fully capture the twinkle or glimmer implied by "sparkle".
Q11. He did not agree _ you in this matter.
- A. on
- B. to
- C. by
- D. with✓
Explanation: "With" indicates the person whose opinion he disagrees with.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "On" can be used to express agreement on a specific topic, but it wouldn't be used for disagreement. For example, "We agreed on the price."
- B. "To" is sometimes used with verbs like "speak" or "whisper" to indicate the recipient, but it's not commonly used with "agree" in this context.
- C. "By" doesn't convey the idea of disagreement. It could suggest a method or reason, which wouldn't be accurate here.
Q12. She congratulated him_ his success.
- A. for
- B. on✓
- C. to
- D. of
Explanation: "On" is the most natural preposition to use after "congratulated" when indicating the specific achievement or success.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "For" can be used to express thanks for something someone did, but it's not the best choice for congratulating someone on their achievement.
- C. "To" is sometimes used with "speak" or "whisper" to indicate the recipient, but it's not commonly used with "congratulated" in this context.
- D. "Of" suggests possession or belonging, which doesn't fit the context of congratulating someone.
Q13. He walked all the way_foot.
- A. at
- B. by
- C. on✓
- D. with
Explanation: "On foot" is the idiomatic expression used to describe traveling by walking. It literally means using your feet for locomotion.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "At foot" is not a common expression and doesn't convey the meaning of walking.
- B. "By foot" is grammatically correct but slightly less common than "on foot" in this context
- D. "With foot" is grammatically incorrect. We wouldn't use "with" in this way to describe the method of walking.
Q14. He is blind _ reason.
- A. about
- B. of
- C. in
- D. to✓
Explanation: Using "blind of reason" would not be grammatically correct in this context. The preposition "of" typically denotes possession or association, but it doesn't convey the intended meaning of being unable or unwilling to perceive something, as in the case of being blind to reason.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "About" suggests a lack of knowledge or information about reason, but it doesn't imply the inability to see it clearly.
- B. Using "blind of reason" would not be grammatically correct in this context. The preposition "of" typically denotes possession or association, but it doesn't convey the intended meaning of being unable or unwilling to perceive something, as in the case of being blind to reason.
- C. "In" doesn't convey the right meaning in this context.
Q15. He was converted _ Islam in 1960.
- A. by
- B. under
- C. beside
- D. to✓
Explanation: "To" indicates the direction or end result of the conversion. He converted to Islam
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "By" suggests someone or something caused the conversion, which might not be the case.
- B. "Under" implies some kind of pressure or influence, which isn't necessarily accurate.
- C. "Beside" doesn't make sense in this context. It suggests being located next to something, not a change in belief.
Q16. The chairs leg is broken.
- A. A chair's leg is broken.
- B. Chair's leg is broken.
- C. The leg of chair is broken.
- D. "The" indicates we are referring to a specific chair, not chairs in general."Leg of the chair" is the grammatically correct way to express possession for non-living things. We don't use an apostrophe ('s) with "chair" in this case.✓
Explanation: "The" indicates we are referring to a specific chair, not chairs in general."Leg of the chair" is the grammatically correct way to express possession for non-living things. We don't use an apostrophe ('s) with "chair" in this case.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "A chair's leg is broken" is grammatically correct, but it's a bit vague. "The" specifies a particular chair.
- B. "Chair's leg is broken" is incorrect. We don't use an apostrophe with non-living things for possession.
- C. "The leg of chair is broken" is grammatically awkward. "The" should precede "chair" for better sentence flow.
Q17. He was promoted as head clerk.
- A. He was promoted to head clerk.
- B. He was promoted as the head clerk.
- C. He was promoted for head clerk.
- D. He was promoted head clerk.✓
Explanation: "Promoted to" is the most natural way to express an advancement in position."Head clerk" functions as the destination of the promotion, so "to" is the appropriate preposition.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. "Promoted to" is the most natural way to express an advancement in position."Head clerk" functions as the destination of the promotion, so "to" is the appropriate preposition.
- B. "He was promoted as the head clerk" is incorrect because "as" suggests he was simply identified as the head clerk, not promoted to the position.
- C. "He was promoted for head clerk" implies he was promoted because of a head clerk (which wouldn't make sense). "For" is used to indicate the reason for the promotion, but here "to" indicates the new position.
Q18. He had born two years ago.
- A. He was born two years ago.✓
- B. He is born two years ago.
- C. He has born two years ago.
- D. He had, been born two years ago.
Explanation: "Born" is the past participle of the verb "to be born." It describes a completed action in the past."Was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" used for he (third-person singular).
Why the other options are wrong
- B. He is born two years ago: "Is born" is the present tense passive voice which isn't suitable here. We're talking about something that happened in the past.
- C. He has born two years ago: "Has born" is not grammatically correct. The verb "to be born" doesn't use a helping verb like "have" in the perfect tenses.
- D. He had, been born two years ago: This is unnecessarily complex. "Was born" is the simpler and more natural way to express the past action.
Q19. Although he is ill but he works hard.
- A. Although he is ill but he work hard
- B. Although he is ill yet he works hard.✓
- C. Although he is ill but he hard work
- D. Although he is ill but he worked hard.
Explanation: Connectors: "Although" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a contrasting idea. "Yet" is another conjunction that emphasizes the contrast between his illness and his hard work.Verb tense: Since the sentence talks about an ongoing situation (being ill and working hard), the present tense is most suitable. "Works" is the correct verb conjugation for the singular subject "he."
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Although he is ill but he work hard: This repeats "but" which is unnecessary. "Yet" is a more natural choice for emphasis.
- C. Although he is ill but he hard work: "Hard work" should be an adverb phrase modifying "works" but is missing the verb "to be."
- D. Although he is ill but he worked hard: This uses the past tense "worked" which might not be the intended meaning if he is currently working hard despite being ill.
Q20. He behaves cowardly.
- A. He behaves like a cowardly.
- B. He behaves in a cowardice manner.
- C. He behaves in a cowardly manner.✓
- D. He behaves like coward.
Explanation: "Cowardly" is an adjective describing his behavior, and it needs to modify a noun or verb phrase."Manner" is a noun that refers to the way someone behaves."In a" is a prepositional phrase that introduces the manner of his behavior.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. He behaves like a cowardly. This is missing the article "the" before "cowardly." It should be "like a cowardly person" but sounds awkward.
- B. He behaves in a cowardice manner. "Cowardice" is a noun, but it's not commonly used in this prepositional phrase construction. "Cowardly manner" is the idiomatic way to express it.
- D. He behaves like coward. This is missing the article "a" and sounds incomplete.
Q21. Question is given below:
- A. μoI✓
- B. μoA
- C. μoB
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The following is the solution:
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Incorrect as per formula
- C. Incorrect as per formula
- D. Incorrect as per formula
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